Mon, December 30, 2024

FIRST CALL (2) has switched yards since finishing fourth five weeks ago over 1m1/2f at Zia Park. Plenty to like about his prospects. BIYOMBO (3) was safely held when third last time out over 6½f at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the turn. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to bounce back. POP D'ORO (6) finished second two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Guillermo Rodriguez scored on him last time and retains the ride. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is up to the task. ANNIE'S BOY (4) was fresh from a break last start when beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth over 5f at this track (Dirt). Down in weight. Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.